Women in the Outdoors (Basic Essentials Series) - Softcover

For a generation the Basic Essentials series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials books tell you what you need to know. Discover how to join a women's program, overcome fear and gain confidence, split wood, sharpen a knife, tie knots, and gain other skills, pack food and cook meals outdoors, stay healthy and maintain good hygiene and dress appropriately and layer up for protection.